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Follow a Schedule
Countdown to KindergartenWhy it’s important: Kindergarten days follow a structured schedule. Understanding routines helps children feel secure and prepared. How to do it: Create a simple daily schedule with pictures or words. […]
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Complete a Task
Countdown to KindergartenWhy it’s important: Finishing tasks is important for learning and building responsibility. How to do it: Give your child a simple task and encourage them to complete it before starting […]
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Finding Our Calm
Beyond Blue Neighborhood Center Boone 2640 North Carolina 105, #Suite 101, Boone, NC, United StatesUsing calm down books to support emotional regulation make and take training.This hands-on make-and-take training will guide educators through creating and implementing calm-down books as a tool for supporting emotional […]
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Listen to Instructions
Countdown to KindergartenWhy it’s important: Listening carefully helps children understand expectations and succeed in activities. How to do it: Give clear directions and ask your child to repeat them back before starting. […]
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Solve Small Problems
Countdown to KindergartenWhy it’s important: Problem-solving helps children manage challenges independently. How to do it: When a problem arises, guide your child to think of solutions instead of solving it for them. […]
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Learn from Mistakes
Countdown to KindergartenWhy it’s important: Mistakes are part of learning. Children who can handle mistakes are more resilient. How to do it: Encourage your child to try again when something doesn’t work. […]
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Be Flexible
Countdown to KindergartenWhy it’s important: Flexibility helps children adjust when plans change or things don’t go their way. How to do it: Introduce small changes to routines and support your child through them. What to look for: Adapts to changes Shows reduced frustration Accepts new situations
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Be Kind in Groups
Countdown to KindergartenWhy it’s important: Kindness supports friendships and a positive classroom environment. How to do it: Encourage kind words and actions during group activities. What to look for: Shows kindness to others Includes peers Uses respectful language
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Babes on Blankets
The Children's PlayhouseBabes on Blankets is a Circle of Parents weekly support group for parents of children ages 0-4 years (childcare available). At Babes on Blankets, you can connect with other parents who are experiencing similar challenges, concerns and questions about their little one. Each week, parents will be able to share and discuss their current concerns […]
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Child Development Fundamentals: Toddlers
The Children's Council 225 Birch Street, Suite 3, Boone, NC, United StatesChild Development Fundamentals: Toddlers (12 months-36 months)Participants will develop an understanding of developmentally appropriate activity planning based on group and individual needs of toddlers in their care. Participants will recognize the developmental stages of cognitive, social-emotional, physical development, communication and play of toddlers.
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Take Responsibility
Countdown to KindergartenWhy it’s important: Responsibility helps children take ownership of their actions and belongings. How to do it: Give your child simple responsibilities like cleaning up or caring for items. What to look for: Completes responsibilities Takes care of belongings Shows accountability
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Stay Focused
Countdown to KindergartenWhy it’s important: Focus supports learning and task completion. How to do it: Provide activities that require attention and gently redirect if needed. What to look for: Maintains attention Returns to task when distracted Improves over time